Stairway to heaven? The Sunday Photo Quiz returns

It’s been a while since the last Sunday Photo Quiz, but perhaps like the visitors on the stairs in the photo at right, I just needed to catch my breath, and take in the view. There are certainly beautiful views from the beach, pictured below, to enjoy when you take these well-shaded stone steps from the highway to the sand … and even more underwater, on days when it’s safe to snorkel in the marine reserve here and in the adjacent bay. Large surf, especially in winter, attracts experienced surfers (those would be among the days it’s not safe to swim or snorkel here.) But where in Hawai‘i is this?

I’ll give you one hint: Its Hawaiian name sounds a lot more enticing than its English nickname, which reflects a previous cattle operation on site. And here’s a second: Its home island was recently named “Best Island in the World” by readers of a major travel magazine.

Send your answer, along with any anecdotes of time spent there, plus your name and hometown to hawaii.insider@gmail.com by noon Pacific time Monday, Oct. 17. I’ll post the best responses later this week, and mail five lucky readers (who include their mailing addresses) a little mahalo gift from Hawai‘i.